WMU photographers in "2 Cities; 48 hours" exhibit

April 10, 2005

KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University's Chuck Comer, assistant
professor emeritus in health, physical education and recreation;
and Gary Ciadella, instructor of art, are two of 12 West Michigan
professional photographers whose work is featured in an unusual
exhibit in St. Joseph, Mich.

"2 Cities; 48 Hours" opened March 11, and continues
through Sunday, April 17, at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101
Broad Street, St. Joseph.

All photos were taken during two days in August 2004 in St.
Joseph and Benton Harbor, Mich., by the 12 professional photographers
as well as by eight amateur photographers and 70 students with
disposable cameras. Combined, they captured more than 10,000
images. EPSON was the major sponsor of the project, and most
of the work in the exhibit is digital.

Comer says it was a rewarding experience, and efforts are
under way to find funding for a similar project in Kalamazoo.